What I've fixed to date lol Can anyone relate to how it goes and goes and goes...

[LeifThor]

All the refits done to Bee’s Knees since we purchased her in 2019-

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Engine-

New Raw Water Thru-Hull & Valve

New Custom Gas Tank Installed

New Gas Inlet and Hose

New Carburetor

New Alternator

New Distributor and Caps

New Fuel Pump

New Crank Case Kit

New Fuel Filter Housing

New hoses

New Exhaust System

Water Muffler Cleaned of Rust from Engine

New Anti Siphon Valve

New Raw Water Strainer

New Fresh Water Rinse System

New Spark Plug Wires

New Custom Control Cable

New Engine Blower

New Bilge Pump (2)

Repacked Shaft (3)

Fiberglass work on Hull around Shaft Log

Repaired Transmission

Engine Mounts Cleaned, Treated, Painted

New Custom Atomic 4 Propeller





Helm-

Fiberglass work on Wheel Helm Mounts

Repaired and Re-calibrated Auto Pilot

Repaired Radar

Replaced Compass Light



Electrical-

Added second battery

Replaced Battery Wiring





Mast and Sails-

Bulkhead Replacement (3 of 4) Bulkheads

Mast Reinforcement Repair

New Spreader

Mast Baseplate Replacement

Chainplate Repair

Chainplates Through Deck Rebuilt

Rewired all Electrical from Mast

New Anchor Light

New Deck Light

New Running Lights

New Rigging

New Running Rigging

New Running Rigging Blocks

New Deck Organizers

New Reef from Cockpit added

Repaired Genoa sail

Repaired Roller Furling

Boom Vang Repair

Out haul Replaced



Cabin-

Re-tabbed all Furniture to Hull

All Port lights (windows) Removed, Rebuilt, Installed

New Head Portlight

New Main Cabin Hatch and Framing

New V Berth Hatch and Framing

New Custom Bed for V Berth

Removed Dangerous Wood Stove

New Large Flat Screen TV

Repaired Torn Cabin Sole (3)

New Floor Access Plates

Additional Access Hole and Plate Added

Alcohol Tank Removed

Rotted Wood under sole replaced

Leaky Water Bladder Removed Under Cabin Sole

Hull Under sole deep cleaned (100s of hours)

Dinette Turned into Lounge

Curtains Repaired

Repaired and Varnished Storage Hatches around Entry Way

Phone Charger added to Entry Way

Tiki Theme Embraced using Christmas Lights & Fake Flowers Added

Closets & Shelves Painted

Thru Hulls in Head Removed and Capped

Repaired entry Stairs

Replaced all lounge laying down cushions with one single 6in firm foam piece, and replaced couch laying down cushions with a single 6in firm foam piece.

Removed all hardwood framing for lounge area so as to make the lounge flat, replacing table with plywood, and adding frame for a single continuous frame piece running the length of the lounge





Galley-

New Thru-Hulls

New Custom Galley Counter top

New Galley Mirrored Shelve Doors

New Faucet

Repaired Water Pump

Repaired Galley Drawers

Bad Squeaky Floor Repaired



On Deck-

New Anchor

New Chain

New Rode

Repaired Windless

New Ladder for Swimming

New Scuppers & Hoses

New Decals for Boat Name

Bimini Isinglass Repaired/Cleaned

New Electrical Cord

New Electrical Outlet for Cord

Winches Repaired & Serviced

Moved Rear Stanchions to Upper Shroud area on Deck

Safety Lines Added to Cockpit Area

Fiberglass Repairs

Stripped all wood, cleaned (brings back wood color) and sealed with Semco



Soul-
Renamed and Christened in 2022.



Next we make her outside look amazing, add Water Maker, Stove, 12V Fridge/Freezer, Solar Panels, and a new Hard Top Bimini and she’ll be ready to cross oceans.

 

[LeifThor]

Oh and my partner and I are liveaboards. She and I have been living on Bee’s Knees for almost four years so far….through all the refit lol.

 

[kapnkd]

Nicely done, looks fantastic and completed in a relatively short span of time considering your impressive check list!

Ours was “The Never Ending Project” with a similar list - but took us closer to 10 years to complete.

 

[LeifThor]

Nicely done, looks fantastic and completed in a relatively short span of time considering your impressive check list!

Ours was “The Never Ending Project” with a similar list - but took us closer to 10 years to complete.

I know it was so good for us to go sailing after this crazy refit. I can’t even imagine how awesome it was for you to take your boat out after all that! Before and after pics??

Our boat has also spent most of its life being a liveaboard so I don’t think it will ever reach the point of Bristol finish, but she is a lovely boat to live in and sail a lot.

Here’s a couple before and after pics.

 

[gareth harris]

With what did you replace your mast baseplate? And have you got the dimensions?

I took mine out to have it galvanised and was stolen from a boatyard.

An E35 owner who does not appear to be on this site any more recommended Monel but I have never been able to find it.

Gareth
Freyja E35 #241 1972

 

[kapnkd]

With what did you replace your mast baseplate? And have you got the dimensions?

I took mine out to have it galvanised and was stolen from a boatyard.

An E35 owner who does not appear to be on this site any more recommended Monel but I have never been able to find it.

Gareth
Freyja E35 #241 1972

Looks like he salvaged his base plate and just replaced/reinforced the cabin trunk below it. We had Garhauer create a SS plate for blocks to bring the lines aft to the cockpit for a reasonable price.

Garhauer is amazing with their abilities and quality on a variety of items. Although SS & Aluminum have electrolysis issues, perhaps they could also do aluminum or at least have some ideas for a replacement??

Also, I think the older E32 mast was the same size (??). Phone calls to yards might find you one on a derelict boat????

 

[kapnkd]

I know it was so good for us to go sailing after this crazy refit. I can’t even imagine how awesome it was for you to take your boat out after all that! Before and after pics??

Our boat has also spent most of its life being a liveaboard so I don’t think it will ever reach the point of Bristol finish, but she is a lovely boat to live in and sail a lot.

Here’s a couple before and after pics.

Have to do some serious digging for some before photos, but here’s a few after photos of our ‘73 E-32: (We removed the old foam backed vinyl siding and went with a soft and durable pontoon boat flooring. Note also the old 6 switch electrical panel was upgraded and moved to where the little quarter berth locker resided. Like you - ports were removed, glass replaced, new seals, repainted and reinstalled after repainting the interior headliner.

 

[kapnkd]

Have to do some serious digging for some before photos, but here’s a few after photos of our ‘73 E-32: (We removed the old foam backed vinyl siding and went with a soft and durable pontoon boat flooring. Note also the old 6 switch electrical panel was upgraded and moved to where the little quarter berth locker resided. Like you - ports were removed, glass replaced, new seals, repainted and reinstalled after repainting the interior headliner.

The sole was covered with the Teak & Holly look flooring by PlasTeak. (We left the main salon carpeted for warmth.) The cockpit is trimmed with PlasDeck. A 40” wheel was added as well. I also added indirect led floor/sole lighting.

 

[G Kiba]

Looks great! Just my opinion, but this is a part of the transformation between a boat being a material possession and being "something that is you and what you do." This thought came from a conversation with a friend about how much money I was spending on the boat and why.

 

[kapnkd]

Looks great! Just my opinion, but this is a part of the transformation between a boat being a material possession and being "something that is you and what you do." This thought came from a conversation with a friend about how much money I was spending on the boat and why.

Thanks! …It’s so much more than the money spent.

I/we started with our brand new E-32 in ‘73 and tried to keep her as Bristol as possible ever since. Boats are similar to an aircraft in that you don’t simply pull off to the side of the road when things go wrong. The condition a boat is kept in is also a reference on the owner’s attitudes and pride of ownership that clearly reflects back on him/her.

Costly??….Perhaps but the great cruising and racing memories from over the years have made it all a good investment and wise decision. ;-))

 

[Prairie Schooner]

Really impressive accomplishments @LeifThor Well done! One of the cool things about this community is the number of people who are involved with how their boat operates and do the work themselves and/or look for quality craftsmen to do the work well. As someone who does a fair amount, you've all been a goldmine.
@driftless published a similarly impressive list a while back. I'm sure he can relate.

E38-200 - The first 2 years of work

We bought our 1989 38-200 in August of 2019 and hauled out in late October without doing much boat work while on the water. We sail on Lake Michigan, so the boat comes out of the water every winter. We stored indoors for that first winter. In the...

ericsonyachts.org

Below is our list for 8/21-9/22. Some minor, some major. Fortunately we didn't have the challenge of also living aboard!

- by Marine Professionals
new Standing Rigging, new Furler
new Running Rigging
cut side slot for Spinnaker Halyard ‘crane’, new block
new Life Lines
wiring and testing of new Transducer, AIS, VHF Radio and Antenna, remote mic, VHF Splitter, 2 bulkhead digital Displays, and Chart-plotter
Engine: new exhaust Riser, new water hoses, new shaft Coupler, new Dripless Shaft Seal, new Drive Saver, test shaft and prop, test alternator and starter, clean Heat Exchanger & new zinc, reinstall engine and align
all new interior Cushions, foam and covers
Hull: old poly-coat stripped, buffed, waxed

- by Us
remove three old bow Transducers and glass in for new install
rebuild Toilet, replace some Hoses
remove, test, and lube all thru-hull Valves, replace some PVC elbows installed by P.O.
remove, repair and reinforce bent Bow Pulpit, reinstall
new LED Lights: Anchor, Foredeck/Steaming; Bow; Stern
new Windex
remove trailer connector in engine compartment, splice all wires
glass in 4 old Bulkhead analog instrument Holes, gelcoat, install 2 new Digital Displays
build (stop-gap) binnacle Shelf for chart-plotter
remove all aft cabin-top hardware, drill & fill, replace/add Line Clutches (5), rebuild all Winches, 2 non-ST, 2 ST
rebuild Traveler Car and Control Ends, modified for added Cam Cleats at aft cabin top edge
install 6 sheave Deck Organizer on starboard side to replace old 4 sheave unit
new Blocks at mast base to replace old wire halyard blocks
strip Spreaders, prime, new paint
remove old Sole forward of the galley, make Temporary sole and install
remove prop shaft Strut, reinstall and align, new Cutless Bearing
new cockpit locker Edge Trimming
Keel: repair and fair leading and trailing edges
rough sand Bottom and paint (major refurb on next year’s list)
install aluminum Anodes, and Propspeed to shaft, strut, propeller
replace Cockpit Drain Hoses
install new Cockpit Whale Gusher pump
sand and Cetol: taffrail, cockpit cubby bezel, weather boards, cockpit table, binnacle drink holder
Interior Wood: clean, brighten, oil
exterior Hand Rails: clean, brighten, oil
fore Dorade Box: penetrating epoxy, fillet epoxy, clean cowl scoops, refinish lid
Dorade guard Frame: remove, drill & fill, rebed
new acrylic Cover for Cockpit Engine Panel
repair old 110 Jib several times to make it last this season
new Oberdorfer raw water pump (after breaking two graphite bearings trying to rebuild the old one)
new Racor Fuel Filter, associated fuel lines, new Bleeder Valve
while engine was out, derust Oil Pan and paint
new LED inserts for all interior cabin lights
new house batteries (2) and starter battery
repair Transom Edges and gelcoat
new name and port decals to transom, new Ericson Helmet decals on aft cove stripe
and, along the lines of your "soul" work, a priest friend Christened her with her new name.

We're digging into our list of things for this off season. The refresh of the boom systems is done and our new sails are ready to pick up. Making the new sole panels is a big hump that we're just starting to climb.

 

[Loren Beach]

Wow. "I am not worthy!"

 

[kapnkd]

Wow. "I am not worthy!"

Oh NO…NO way Loren!

YOU are one of our most “Go To Guys” with Christian on this site - with not to mention - SO many others giving their hard earned “Been There Done It” information and experiences! ;-)))

 

[driftless]

@driftless published a similarly impressive list a while back. I'm sure he can relate.

Mostly I relate to the "Neverending Project". The work continues. Although I have crossed off a few of the items that were at the bottom of that list since then. Thanks everyone for all the help along the way. And yes, awesome work @LeifThor.

 

[kapnkd]

Most likely even in Webster’s Dictionary definition of “BOAT” is the wording of “Never Ending Project” as well ;-))))

 

[LeifThor]

Wow. "I am not worthy!"

We’re all worthy cause we’re lucky enough to own Ericsons!

 

[JSM]

When we bought our 1987 34-2 in 2016 I remember thinking that since it was a "newer" boat it would have less issues then our previous 1973 C&C 30.
Boy was I was wrong.
Sand blast bottom and apply epoxy barrier coating and bottom paint.
Repaint cove and boot stripes.
New sails.
New running rigging.
Replace fuel pump and Racor.
Replace engine coolant circulating pump.
Repair hole in stern tube.
Install new drive shaft, cutless bearing, stuffing box and coupler.
Convert engine from three mounts to four.
Install new fuel injectors.
Install new transmission.
Install new cabin sole.
Rebuild Oberdorfer pump.
Rebuild head (twice).
Replace all head hoses.
Replace lenses in all deck hatches.
Remove and repair fuel tank
Install new hot water heater.
Remove and re-skin delaminating rudder.
Rebuild galley sink foot pump.
Replace fresh water system pump.
Install new stereo and VHF.
Convert running lights to LED.
Replace reef line clutches.
Replace tach, volt and temp gauges.
Disassemble and clean all winches.
Install refrigeration in galley ice box.
Other than sandblasting the bottom and building the new sails I have been able to everything myself. Most of these jobs I would have never attempted had I not found this great community here.
Thanks All past and present.

 

[southofvictor]

Nice work to all! As many have previously mentioned this site and those active on it are an incredible resource. Thanks everyone and here’s to an excellent 2023 filled with successful projects and awesome sailing.

 

[LeifThor]

The sole was covered with the Teak & Holly look flooring by PlasTeak. (We left the main salon carpeted for warmth.) The cockpit is trimmed with PlasDeck. A 40” wheel was added as well. I also added indirect led floor/sole lighting.View attachment 45344

Love the forged viking helmet over the compass!

 

[LeifThor]

Looks great! Just my opinion, but this is a part of the transformation between a boat being a material possession and being "something that is you and what you do." This thought came from a conversation with a friend about how much money I was spending on the boat and why.

I totally agree. Our Bee's Knees will never make what we've spent on her and that's not including the thousands of hours of labor to bring this beautiful older lady back to life. Instead, she's a working boat who sails on her own aiming high upwind in 15 knots wind 20 degrees over with only the Genoa up with no auto pilot or locked helm.

I don't know a single boat that can do that built any year. Hat tip to Bruce King the master of masters of boat design.

Here's a pic of her sailing at 1 knot in the lightest of breezes on the Genoa only. Notice the wake in the left side of the shot from the bow.